A landlord recently shared a story, explaining that after inheriting a home, the family allowed friends to move into the property. There was no written lease agreement. There was no rent paid. Now, the family is in court trying to boot the "tenants" after discovering...

Airbnb.com is a website that allows vacationers to find rooms in private homes in major cities around the world. So far, the business model has been a raging success. But it hasn't come without significant controversy. Airbnb has been targeted by local government...

Lawmakers in a small enclave in upstate New York reportedly are considering a bylaw that will force landlords there to do a better job screening tenants. The move comes after local residents organized a petition drive and presented it at a town meeting. While the...

A landlord in Cleveland was trying to give a single mom a break. Instead, the new tenant invited in 19 other people, trashed the property, and then left the water running when she vacated. The case highlights not only how important it is to make tenant screening...

Q: I would like to see an article on the landlord allowing tenants to lease with pets. How should that be incorporated with the lease agreements? Does the number of pets play a pivotal roll in the lease amount? - TVS Landlord If you want to attract the largest of pool...

There's a lot of math involved in rental property management, especially when it comes to screening tenants. Hopefully, math was one of your best subjects, but if it is wasn't, no need to worry. This math is less about running calculations and more about verifying...

A young person in Ontario who was denied housing based on her age has recovered an award of $10,000 from a prospective landlord. In addition, the landlord was ordered to develop a human rights policy and train staff. The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario found that the...

If your goal is to keep your rental properties profitable, both in the short term and the long run, there are some mistakes you can't afford to make: 1. Housing Discrimination Landlords who don't learn to navigate fair housing laws risk serious income loss. Just this...

Every step of the rental application process should be viewed as an opportunity to screen your next tenant. Play the role of detective, and you will discover important clues that can save you thousands in lost profits. Prior landlord references are a good example....

The value of a lease agreement is stated right on its face. But did you know that's not what you're likely to get if a tenant walks out on the lease? Although there is a lump sum owed for the agreed-upon term of the lease, that figure is misleading for landlords who...

A tenant writes: I recently paid a $35.00 application fee for a rental property. I called the realty company the following day and was told the person that ran the tenant screening reports was out until after lunch. I asked if they would call after the report was...

Every step of the rental application process can double up as an opportunity to screen your tenants. Prior landlord references are a good example. Rather than approaching the task as routine, see if you can generate a discussion that will reveal if your new applicant...

Most landlords think fall leasing is just for students, but this time of year can generate many other opportunities and challenges. Successful fall leasing requires an understanding of the realities and mindset that all of your prospective fall renters are facing. For...

The value of a lease agreement is stated right on its face. But that's not what a landlord is going to get if there's a breach. Although there is a lump sum owed for the agreed-upon term of the lease, that figure is misleading for landlords who think they can bank it....

When most people think about fall leasing, the knee-jerk reaction is to think student rentals. If your property is in a college town then, yes, you will naturally be interacting with student renters -- and all their unique proclivities. But the challenges and...